Load is applied to the truss by a screw jack mechanism with integral load cell. An extra diagonal member with its length adjustable by a simple mechanism is provided to make the first bay of the Redundant Truss. Each Redundant Truss member incorporates a strain gauge bridge arrangement for direct measurement of strain. The 45° two bay truss consists of seven members with pinned joints cantilevered from the vertical member of the Universal Frame and Stand using an upper springing and supported by a roller bearing on a vertical track at the lower springing.
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Experiments:
Study Of Strains, Stresses, Forces And Deflections In:
A Statically Indeterminate Structure
A Statically Determinate Structure
Operating Conditions
Operating Environment: Laboratory
Operating Relative Humidity Range:
80% At Temperatures < 31c Decreasing Linearly To 50% At 40c
Storage Temperature Range: 25c To +55c (When Packed For Transport)
Operating Temperature Range: +5c To +40c.
